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10
The Harvester World
Walton
A MERRY LIFE
By M. O. Walton, Collection Agent, Hamilton, Ont.
Here is a true circumstance. Last summer one of our collectors, about 65 years of age, who prides himself on activity, was working in the northern part of Ontario when a note for $29 came into his possession for collec¬ tion. It was several years past due. The debtor had a bad paying reputation and to make matters worse lived about ten miles from the nearest town, on a poor, rocky farm. Our collector finally found the place, but upon making inquiry at the humble house was in¬ formed that his man was about four miles further on, cutting some timber.
Our collector is recog¬ nized as being very tena¬ cious and, not being dis¬ couraged, drove right on after him. He finally locat¬ ed the man in the woods. The two were alone four miles from the nearest habi¬ tation, and began a discus¬ sion of the matter pro and con. Very soon the man desired to inspect the note, pretending to question his signature. The collector passed it over unsuspectingly, and was completely taken by surprise, when the man carefully folded the note and rammed it down in his pocket. There were no witnesses and our collector was nonplussed. Do you think he could induce the fellow to return the note by any manner of seductive argu¬ ment? No, sir. The man immediately returned to work as though nothing had happened, while our collector sat there debating physical force, etc. Finally the fellow was induced to speak, and concisely stated that he had possession of the note, which was all the evidence he desired to show that it had been paid. It might be pro-" cured by force and he was quite willing for an en¬ counter, in fact he would like to settle the matter that way. Our collector came away without note, money or much satisfaction, but some wisdom. He counseled with us and was advised to return with the bailiff. This course was followed. As soon as the fellow saw the bailiff and was told that he was liable to criminal pros¬ ecution, he weakened, and was disposed to settle and a deal was patched up whereby he satisfied the note.
Last winter the same collector was talking to a debtor in a livery stable office. A big stove was roaring hot in the little room. The debtor asked to see the note, and it was passed over for inspection, but not for a moment did the collector's eyes fail to observe every move. As though to expectorate, the debtor started towards the stove with note in hand and was attempting to remove the big round plate on top, when our collector pounced on him. Explanations followed and the affair was smoothed over. The collector thought he was going to throw the note in the fire, aud perhaps he intended to. Another true story. The similarity of F"rench names is great and gives us considerable trouble. We have many Napoleon Giroux's on our records. Well, our collector working up in northern Quebec was trying to locate one of them. He heard of a party by this name who answered the description of our debtor and drove
out to see him, some twelve Iniles. i It happened he could not speak a word of English, neither could the collector speak a word of French. Finally, the driver was appealed to as interpreter. The Frenchman very vigorously denied owing the note. Two days after¬ wards oiir collector discovered, to his chagrin, that the very man who drove him and acted as interpreter was the sought-after debtor and knew all the time that he was the man wanted. His explanation was to the effect that if he had declared his identity his employer would have lost business and furthermore he was dishonest enough to admit that he had no idea of giving himself away until "discovered." Is it a wonder we have so much difficulty locating some "skippers?"
LYFORD C. BRADLEY
The organization at Milwaukee and this entire Com¬ pany have lost a capable employe and a faithful and valued friend in the death of Lyford C. Bradley, who was drowned while bathing at Pewaukee Lake on the 28th of June.
Mr. Bradley was born in Minnesota on October 8, 1876. For a few years he lived with his parents on a farm in Kansas, but later moved to Chicago. In 1893 he entered the Armour Scientific Academy and in 1900 graduated as mechan¬ ical engineer from the Ar¬ mour Instituteof Technolo¬ gy. He worked for one year forthe Swift Packing Com¬ pany at the stock yards at Chicago as steam engineer. In the fall of 1901 he was employed by Mr. Water¬ man as mechanical engi¬ neer at the works of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company at Chicago. After three years as power engineer at the Western Electric Company he returned to the McCormick works for a brief period in 1905. In December he was promoted to the position of master mechanic at the Milwaukee works. Since 1908 he has acted as assistant superintendent on all problems mechanical.
Mr. Bradley will be missed by his aged father and mother who survive him; by his associates who have come intimately in contact with him regularly, and by his many friends with whom he has had business rela¬ tions. Mr. Bradley was a man of ability, of good train¬ ing, and of splendid character. He was quiet and re¬ served in his manner, but clean cut and manly in the fullest sense of the word. His thoughtful and kindly care for the interests of his father and mother at home were but indicative of equal thoughtfulness and care in consideration of all problems which came to him for personal consideration. His loss hardly can be made good, but his life and his character as an example to his associates, particularly those of younger years, will be remembered by all those who knew him.
The funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Charles W. Heywood of the Asbury Methodist Epis¬ copal Church at the home at Milwaukee, Monday morn¬ ing, the first of July. Burial was made at Roscoe, Illinois.
Lyford C. Bradley

Harvester World magazine was first published by International Harvester Company in October of 1909. From 1909 to 1946, Harvester World functioned primarily as an employee magazine, carrying news from various factories, branch houses and dealerships around the world. The magazine included biographical sketches of employees; notices of retirements and promotions; announcements regarding new company initiatives or building projects; and a variety of other news relating to nearly every facet of the company’s world wide operations. The magazine was published by the company’s Advertising Department, and also functioned as a way for headquarters to communicate with dealerships. In 1946, the magazine was redesigned and eventually shifted from an employee magazine to a more customer-oriented focus. By the 1950s, most Harvester Articles were human interest stories centering on the people and organizations who used International Harvester products. At the same time, photography became an increasingly important element in the content and presentation of the magazine. The magazine was discontinued in 1969.

10
The Harvester World
Walton
A MERRY LIFE
By M. O. Walton, Collection Agent, Hamilton, Ont.
Here is a true circumstance. Last summer one of our collectors, about 65 years of age, who prides himself on activity, was working in the northern part of Ontario when a note for $29 came into his possession for collec¬ tion. It was several years past due. The debtor had a bad paying reputation and to make matters worse lived about ten miles from the nearest town, on a poor, rocky farm. Our collector finally found the place, but upon making inquiry at the humble house was in¬ formed that his man was about four miles further on, cutting some timber.
Our collector is recog¬ nized as being very tena¬ cious and, not being dis¬ couraged, drove right on after him. He finally locat¬ ed the man in the woods. The two were alone four miles from the nearest habi¬ tation, and began a discus¬ sion of the matter pro and con. Very soon the man desired to inspect the note, pretending to question his signature. The collector passed it over unsuspectingly, and was completely taken by surprise, when the man carefully folded the note and rammed it down in his pocket. There were no witnesses and our collector was nonplussed. Do you think he could induce the fellow to return the note by any manner of seductive argu¬ ment? No, sir. The man immediately returned to work as though nothing had happened, while our collector sat there debating physical force, etc. Finally the fellow was induced to speak, and concisely stated that he had possession of the note, which was all the evidence he desired to show that it had been paid. It might be pro-" cured by force and he was quite willing for an en¬ counter, in fact he would like to settle the matter that way. Our collector came away without note, money or much satisfaction, but some wisdom. He counseled with us and was advised to return with the bailiff. This course was followed. As soon as the fellow saw the bailiff and was told that he was liable to criminal pros¬ ecution, he weakened, and was disposed to settle and a deal was patched up whereby he satisfied the note.
Last winter the same collector was talking to a debtor in a livery stable office. A big stove was roaring hot in the little room. The debtor asked to see the note, and it was passed over for inspection, but not for a moment did the collector's eyes fail to observe every move. As though to expectorate, the debtor started towards the stove with note in hand and was attempting to remove the big round plate on top, when our collector pounced on him. Explanations followed and the affair was smoothed over. The collector thought he was going to throw the note in the fire, aud perhaps he intended to. Another true story. The similarity of F"rench names is great and gives us considerable trouble. We have many Napoleon Giroux's on our records. Well, our collector working up in northern Quebec was trying to locate one of them. He heard of a party by this name who answered the description of our debtor and drove
out to see him, some twelve Iniles. i It happened he could not speak a word of English, neither could the collector speak a word of French. Finally, the driver was appealed to as interpreter. The Frenchman very vigorously denied owing the note. Two days after¬ wards oiir collector discovered, to his chagrin, that the very man who drove him and acted as interpreter was the sought-after debtor and knew all the time that he was the man wanted. His explanation was to the effect that if he had declared his identity his employer would have lost business and furthermore he was dishonest enough to admit that he had no idea of giving himself away until "discovered." Is it a wonder we have so much difficulty locating some "skippers?"
LYFORD C. BRADLEY
The organization at Milwaukee and this entire Com¬ pany have lost a capable employe and a faithful and valued friend in the death of Lyford C. Bradley, who was drowned while bathing at Pewaukee Lake on the 28th of June.
Mr. Bradley was born in Minnesota on October 8, 1876. For a few years he lived with his parents on a farm in Kansas, but later moved to Chicago. In 1893 he entered the Armour Scientific Academy and in 1900 graduated as mechan¬ ical engineer from the Ar¬ mour Instituteof Technolo¬ gy. He worked for one year forthe Swift Packing Com¬ pany at the stock yards at Chicago as steam engineer. In the fall of 1901 he was employed by Mr. Water¬ man as mechanical engi¬ neer at the works of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company at Chicago. After three years as power engineer at the Western Electric Company he returned to the McCormick works for a brief period in 1905. In December he was promoted to the position of master mechanic at the Milwaukee works. Since 1908 he has acted as assistant superintendent on all problems mechanical.
Mr. Bradley will be missed by his aged father and mother who survive him; by his associates who have come intimately in contact with him regularly, and by his many friends with whom he has had business rela¬ tions. Mr. Bradley was a man of ability, of good train¬ ing, and of splendid character. He was quiet and re¬ served in his manner, but clean cut and manly in the fullest sense of the word. His thoughtful and kindly care for the interests of his father and mother at home were but indicative of equal thoughtfulness and care in consideration of all problems which came to him for personal consideration. His loss hardly can be made good, but his life and his character as an example to his associates, particularly those of younger years, will be remembered by all those who knew him.
The funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Charles W. Heywood of the Asbury Methodist Epis¬ copal Church at the home at Milwaukee, Monday morn¬ ing, the first of July. Burial was made at Roscoe, Illinois.
Lyford C. Bradley